tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-60249644461073251602024-03-13T21:45:09.938-07:00EmbellishCreating Beauty in Everyday SpacesAmihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03840414235914976065noreply@blogger.comBlogger168125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6024964446107325160.post-52385418325832040242016-01-07T11:09:00.002-08:002016-01-07T11:10:24.868-08:00Deck the Halls Two More Times!<div style="text-align: center;">
Thanks for checking out these beautiful homes. I am so grateful to have been able to decorate them this year!</div>
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These last two homes couldn't be any more different, except that the homeowners are such terrific people to work with.</div>
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I have had the opportunity to decorate this house for many seasons and I've loved every one of them. We add new things and switch the decor around every year, but it always looks warm and inviting.</div>
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I made these dainty wreaths out of wrapped wire and live boxwood to dress up the candles in the window.</div>
Festive kitchen<br />
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Pops of red in the dining room<br />
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The second home is much more modern with wide open spaces and clean lines.</div>
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A woodland themed dining room. These trees are tall, about 5 feet and add terrific light that bounces off of the windows and makes the room feel magical. Don't be afraid of scale -- big decorations make a big impact!</div>
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More candles and twinkle lights in another corner of the room.</div>
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Woodland themed tree, full of snow covered birdhouses, even straw reindeer. Love the birch bark ribbon on this one!</div>
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Beautiful dining table with silver an birch paper linens from Caspari and a centerpiece by Ivy Nursery with more lighting added. Everything is disposable for quick clean up.</div>
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The big kahuna!! I used 4200 lights on this 17 foot tree. It was a fun challenge. Another beautiful arrangement from Ivy Nursery on the coffee table.</div>
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Fresh greens and festive trees on the hearth</div>
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Love this modern holiday display.</div>
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Thanks for checking these out. It truly is such an amazingly fun job!</div>
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Please keep Embellish Interiors in mind for holiday decorating, or setting up for parties or revamping your interior decor.</div>
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Happy New Year!!</div>
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Such a beautiful kitchen and a great way to display gingerbread houses made by the kids! </div>
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The family has a great collection of nutcrackers/</div>
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My client's son requested reindeer.....</div>
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A place for a beautiful Christmas eve dinner.</div>
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Fun pink decor for the sunroom. We filled a blank wall with metallic paper fans.</div>
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<br />Amihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03840414235914976065noreply@blogger.com1Charlottesville, VA, USA38.0293059 -78.47667810000001537.9292599 -78.638039600000013 38.129351899999996 -78.315316600000017tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6024964446107325160.post-50644774709637721152016-01-02T14:10:00.001-08:002016-01-02T14:13:09.622-08:00Deck the HallsYou Guys! I had the most awesome Christmas this year -- I got to Embellish multiple homes in preparation for the holidays. While it did make the season extra busy for me, I am so excited to share with you some photos of the work I was privileged to do. It is so rewarding to get to make homes feel festive and cozy.<br />
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This is truly my dream job -- I took tons of photos, so I'll share them one home at a time. I still don't think you can truly capture the feeling of the spaces in a photo, but I am proud to share.<br />
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Decorating the Christmas tree is an important family tradition for me and I encourage families to add their own decorations. I installed the lights,garlands and tree topper and the family did the rest.</div>
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I used chalk paint in a french linen color to update the piece and integrate it into the room, but I wanted to keep the pretty gold accents in the filigree, so I painted and buffed the accents to let the gold show through. A coat of wax gives the finish a little sheen and is smooth to touch.<br />
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A tri-fold mirror and cute velvet pouf make this a great little vanity for a little girl.</div>
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Amihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03840414235914976065noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6024964446107325160.post-65017480417845543132015-05-26T07:20:00.002-07:002015-05-26T07:23:02.861-07:00Kitchen DiningI am proud to say that the majority of my clients are repeat customers. The makeover I am featuring today is the room off of <a href="http://embellishinteriors.blogspot.com/2014/07/making-it-your-own.html">this room</a> we finished almost a year ago. My young client is still working on personalizing her new home and I helped with the eating area in the kitchen this time.<br />
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Before, it was a blank slate. My client wanted to keep the table and chairs that her parents had given her. She also wanted to keep the light fixture.<br />
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While she still hasn't come around to paint on the walls, she was very open to color and agreed to paint the chairs and legs of the table to give it a fresh update. The chair seats were also updated and additional seating was added with mismatched upholstered dining chairs. We also added a ton of color with beautiful coral linen drapes and a pretty square area rug. A buffet adds storage and grey shelving gives height and display opportunity for beautiful blue tableware. <br />
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Now the space reflects who lives there. It is vibrant and fun and ready for guests!</div>
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We also made big changes to the bathrooms. Before, they were painted a deep red color with bamboo accents:<br />
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The space is almost unrecognizable with the new paint color and vanity and mirror. The light fixture is the same -- I just gave it a good cleaning, changed the bulbs to clear ones and reoriented it so the shades face downwards -- no more bug and dust catching!<br />
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The dressing areas had the same bamboo fabric. I softened the look and added a mirror.<br />
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I did the same with the men's bathroom, which was originally navy. The chairs that had been in storage in that room were replaced with folding chairs and stored in a new closet.<br />
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Amihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03840414235914976065noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6024964446107325160.post-46217792063367418422015-05-13T05:52:00.000-07:002015-05-13T05:52:02.853-07:00Art InspirationSomehow, I neglected to take before photos of this room......or I can't find them anyway -- so organized!! Even so, I wanted to share these after photos. It's a great space for a young family.<br />
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My client sent me a link to the artwork above the fireplace when I started working on this project. The fun bold colors became my jumping off point.<br />
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I was so excited to open this beautiful rug. The colors are bright and beautiful, but the pattern is subdued and soft. Bright red storage ottomans hide toys and clutter. A gorgeous dark grey leather sofa sits opposite the new piano and grey velvet chairs flank it.<br />
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The drapes are a simple geometric pattern in a soft grey to compliment the wall color. The family just had an addition and the frame will hold a new family photo soon!<br />
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Amihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03840414235914976065noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6024964446107325160.post-80996233652826085972015-05-11T06:16:00.000-07:002015-05-11T06:18:07.363-07:00More clubhouse changes -- the kitchenEarly last week, I posted about the clubhouse transformation I recently completed with <a href="http://mayawoodandcompany.com/">Maya Wood and Company</a>:<br />
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Today, I want to feature a much smaller space, one that we actually made smaller during the renovation process. While it is unusual to want a smaller kitchen, the clubhouse was more in need of storage than food prep space, so a strange wall with a former bar counter was closed off to add storage space in an adjacent room.<br />
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Although the space did lose square footage, using a lighter color on the walls and adding interesting details makes this new space seem bigger and is definitely more functional.</div>
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New painted cabinets, new silestone countertops and a terrific barn door to conceal storage are huge improvements to this space. Behind the door are folding chairs that are mounted to the wall, eliminating this mess in the bathroom:<br />
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Maya's team built these beautiful barnwood shelves to house the microwave, allowing full use of the countertops.<br />
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I'm heading out to take more makeover photos this morning and am making arrangements for tear down at the Design House. There's one more week to come see the show. It makes a really nice outing -- thanks for those who have been out to see it!<br />
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This beautiful new home had great bones. My client wanted something different in this space than what she currently had in her other homes. She was drawn to sleek and modern designs and wanted to do something different than the earth tones she previously used.<br />
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We added skylights to offer more natural light in the main living area and a seating area at the fireplace. A gorgeous urchin chandelier with crystal accents and fun sconces add more needed lighting. Simple panels in linen with a soft shimmer soften the windows, but do not block the light coming in.<br />
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A large bench acts as seating for conversation in the living room or at the fireplace. While I had my reservations about recliners, these beautiful leather recliners with metal legs work perfectly in the space and are perfect for what my client wanted.<br />
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A custom cabinet built by Gerry Frank of Cville Construction houses the television and hides clutter. The back of the shelving is painted a deep grey, called Black Fox by Sherwin Williams. White and silver accessories look great against the dark background.<br />
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The pink inspiration comes from this fun David Bromstad print. I love all of the textures on the sofa here!<br />
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The pink is carried throughout the room in the beautiful cut velvet pillows on the chairs and the flowers on the mantel. It's such a great color and really catches your eye!<br />
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This building is right off of the pool and had a nautical theme.<br />
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The new color palate is calm and clean. From the walls to the new carpeting to the furniture, everything in this space has a soft grey finish. A new large chandelier is the centerpiece, drawing your eye upward.</div>
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I replaced the old entertainment cabinet with a custom credenza built by <a href="http://mayawoodandcompany.com/">Maya Wood and Company</a>. They did a terrific job of incorporating the ductwork from above eye level in the big unit to the bottom of the new sleeker cabinet. This cabinet will be useful for events to hold food or display items.</div>
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And how it looks now. Beautiful barnwood doors by Maya Wood and Company flank the bathroom entry. They add so much character and dimension to the space.<br />
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Amihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03840414235914976065noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6024964446107325160.post-4866674395859517192015-04-28T07:47:00.001-07:002015-04-28T07:53:44.074-07:00Patina Antiques, Etc.The 2015 Charlottesville Design House is finished!! All work is complete and photos are being taken today.......you can come out to tour the house starting next week every day of the week but Tuesday.<br />
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I have one more contributor to highlight: Patina Antiques, Etc. When I participated in the Design House for the first time in 2011, my business was new and asking vendors to donate was a daunting task for me (Don't get me wrong, I'm still crazy awkward!!). Ellen and Maureen at Patina made me so comfortable and were so generous. The relationship built on those interactions is one of the beautiful things from this project -- I have gotten to know these people and businesses well. Since then, Patina has taken on entire rooms at the house in addition to continuing to willingly contribute to help the area designers with their visions.<br />
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Patina Antiques, Etc. is located at 1112 E. High Street in a charming white house close to the old Martha Jefferson Hospital building. Parking is behind the house. This place is chock full of fabulous finds, from large furniture pieces to lighting to adorable gift items. I am often visiting for their samples of<a href="http://www.dashandalbert.anneselke.com/"> Dash and Albert</a> rugs -- one of my very favorites. They also carry <a href="http://companyc.com/">Company C</a> and <a href="http://pineconehill.annieselke.com/">Pine Cone Hill</a> products.<br />
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The cotton rugs are both beautiful and durable.</div>
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Patina has finished a charming breakfast nook in this year's house in addition to lending items for other rooms.Once again, my space is complete with linens and accessories from the shop. They are the perfect finishing touches! Please come out and see them!! </div>
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Amihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03840414235914976065noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6024964446107325160.post-38854544311722791572015-04-27T07:03:00.001-07:002015-04-27T07:09:48.155-07:00Fifth SeasonToday's post features another vendor who is supporting my space in the 2015 <a href="http://cvilledesignhouse.com/">SHE Design House</a>. <a href="http://fifthseasongardening.com/">Fifth Season</a>, located on Preston Ave., has generously allowed me to use their plants and containers for display in the veranda. I have anything but a green thumb, but I truly enjoy the selection at this amazing resource right in the middle of town.<br />
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With several locations in NC and this one in Charlottesville, Fifth Season is a family-run business that carries hydroponic and organic gardening supplies, wine and beer making products and an interesting selection of kits and information for what they call Urban DIY -- cheese-making, vinegar-making and fermentation and the like. My daughter is mostly enamored with the fairy garden offerings.<br />
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My space in the Design House lets the landscape add the color, but the herbs and plants from Fifth Season look great. Come out and see them May 2-17 at the SHE Design House 810 Frays Ridge Road, Earlysville.<br />
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Maya and his team are extremely talented in construction and renovation. Maya has a great vision and philosophy and I have had the privilege to work with them on several projects, including one where they made these awesome barnwood doors for me:<br />
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Maya put more barnwood to good use with the custom daybed I designed and he built for the Design House. Here's a peek at my design:<br />
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He has turned this scribble into a masterpiece. You'll have to come out and see it!</div>
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I'm heading out this week to do the finishing touches -- my favorite part. The Design House opens May 2 and runs through May 17 at 810 Fray's Ridge Rd in Earlysville. Hours are daily from 10-4. They are open until 7 pm Wednesday and Thursday and are closed Tuesday. Please let me know if you're coming out -- I'd love to see you!<br />
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<br />Amihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03840414235914976065noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6024964446107325160.post-36766554405156026092015-04-17T05:52:00.001-07:002015-04-17T05:52:42.878-07:00Reclaimed GoodsHello again.<br />
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Just wanted to share a little more about the <a href="http://www.cvilledesignhouse.com/">SHE Design House</a> and one of my terrific sponsors AND give an update on our progress.....<br />
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First off, for those of you who are not familiar with the event, the<a href="https://www.shelterforhelpinemergency.org/"> Shelter for Help in Emergency</a> has held this fund raiser since 2010. You may remember way back (can't believe it's been 4 years!) when I participated in the <a href="http://embellishinteriors.blogspot.com/2011/05/design-house-tween-room.html">2011 Design House</a>. Area designers take on the design of a room in a house that is on the market and tickets are sold to tour the home and see the designs. Everything is done on a volunteer basis. All of the items in the rooms are loaned or donated. It is a terrific cause and wonderful way to build community within the designer-world of Charlottesville and those who are interested. I am very excited to be a part of it again this year.<br />
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Even more exciting for me is the wonderful group of people I am working with. I recently stumbled upon a new company called <a href="http://www.reclaimedgoods.co/">Reclaimed Goods</a> who split their time and talents between C-ville and Rockport Massachusetts offering custom furniture and decorative items. Their website is being updated, but you can find some of their awesome creations on their <a href="https://www.facebook.com/reclaimedgoods.co?fref=ts&ref=br_tf">FB page</a>. Becky and Marcus have been so great to work with. They have generously offered several gorgeous pieces for my outdoor space that I know are going to grab a lot of attention.<br />
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Amihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03840414235914976065noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6024964446107325160.post-53747936282027965772015-03-19T06:41:00.001-07:002015-03-19T06:41:10.118-07:00Design House 2015Hey there. I know it's been a while. I finally have fun news to share and am inspired to write -- let's hope it lasts!!<br />
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I'm in! After a 4 year, hiatus, I accepted a spot in the 2015 Design House. I say a spot because it really isn't my typical room. I'm collaborating with <a href="http://mayawoodandcompany.com/">Maya Wood and Company</a> , <a href="http://reclaimedgoods.co/">Reclaimed Goods</a> and <a href="http://patinaantiquesetc.com/">Patina Antiques, Etc</a>. to create a fabulous veranda overlooking the mountains at the SHE Design House in Earlysville this year. It's truly a labor of love, but I am really excited to get to work with these wonderful people and plug back in to the spirit of this fundraiser.<br />
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Stay tuned for more information, and in the meantime, if you aren't familiar with the Design House, check out their website:<a href="http://www.cvilledesignhouse.com/">http://www.cvilledesignhouse.com/</a><br />
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And revisit my crazy tween room from the 2011 Design House:<br />
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AmiAmihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03840414235914976065noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6024964446107325160.post-3113351289136027562014-11-11T08:03:00.001-08:002014-11-11T08:03:42.086-08:00Getting ready for guestsIt's a room that sometimes doesn't get much use, but when you need it, you want it to serve its purpose well: the spare bedroom. This is the time of year that I get the most inquiries about finishing bedrooms from clients preparing for the holidays. Thankfully, this client caught me just in time for a quick redo before her company arrived.<br />
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My client already had a duvet cover with great color to use as a jumping off point.</div>
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I found a quilt in a fabulous deep magenta that matched the bedding exactly and some earthy throw pillows to soften the bed (a new upholstered headboard is in the works).</div>
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We used the warm gold color for the walls and linen window treatments.</div>
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Wall sconces provide light without taking up space on the narrow nightstands.</div>
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The room is now warm and inviting.</div>
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We relocated a mirrored armoire from elsewhere in the house and added accessories that provide texture and interest.</div>
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Amihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03840414235914976065noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6024964446107325160.post-27966439095832703322014-08-25T08:24:00.002-07:002014-08-25T08:31:42.858-07:00Guest Cottage<div style="text-align: center;">
This cottage is such a terrific place for guests to stay - it has a full kitchen, even a washer and dryer! But it was mostly empty when my client needed a place for guests to stay. </div>
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This is a view of the main room. My client wanted to be able to use this space both for guests and as a home office for her husband.</div>
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Here is the same view today. By rotating the desk, the user has a much better view than the wall. We relocated shelving from her previous home and added a seating area for the kitchen.</div>
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Here's a better view of the multi-purpose table area.</div>
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The banquette seating is actually a sleeper sofa - it opens up to make a double bed.</div>
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The chairs can be used for seating at the table or for guests at the office.</div>
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We customized the kitchen area by opening up the center cabinets and adding a beadboard backsplash. </div>
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<br />Amihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03840414235914976065noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6024964446107325160.post-54409494770212625492014-07-31T06:42:00.002-07:002014-07-31T06:42:27.096-07:00Making it your own<div style="text-align: center;">
My client this week just bought her first home -- such an exciting and intimidating experience! She contacted me to help make her living room reflect more of her personality. The windows were dressed from the previous homeowners, the fireplace surround was dated and the furnishings were leftovers and hand-me-downs.</div>
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We discussed options for updating the fireplace including changing out the dark marble for something more neutral. But as it often is with buying houses, the leftover budget did not allow for that big of a change. I suggested she try painting it. Yes, this brave new homeowner painted the stone around her fireplace! Using Annie Sloane Chalk paint, she completely transformed the surround. And it looks amazing!</div>
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So much better, right?!</div>
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We took down the fussy valances and hung simple turquoise panels that enlarge the windows and make the room seem even bigger. New accent chairs in soft pastels coordinate with the new large abstract floral painting above the fireplace. </div>
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Love the pop of pink from the new upholstered ottoman too.</div>
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I'm still trying to convince her to soften the walls with a light turquoise, but changing wall color can be scary to a new homeowner!</div>
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Now this room reflects who lives there!</div>
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It's a big, bright change for an Embellished new place.</div>
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Amihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03840414235914976065noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6024964446107325160.post-42041121817477025642014-07-24T05:17:00.000-07:002014-07-24T05:17:12.919-07:00Taming the Two-StoryMy client contacted me for help with drapery for her family room. She was perplexed about how to dress the windows in her family room with a very high ceiling:<br />
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While I knew that she was only asking for window dressings, I had to suggest more to help with the soaring ceiling.</div>
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We added a simple wood molding to separate the bottom story from the top. Then, I convinced her to add some color above the molding to add more contrast. Once the separation was established, we were able to address the windows.</div>
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Here's another before view of the room -- the photo of her beautiful children is dwarfed by big blank wall.<br />
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Okay, we went a lot farther than windows......added more color with a gallery wall and painted behind the bookcase too. Oh! And we hung a huge light fixture my client had already purchased.</div>
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Hanging simple panels on the lower windows adds the needed finishing touch.</div>
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My client chose a fun bright print that pulls out the colors in the rug. Fun throw pillows and a turquoise throw break up the neutral sectional.</div>
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The room is bright and cheery, but more cozy too.</div>
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A big improvement, don't you think?</div>
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Amihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03840414235914976065noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6024964446107325160.post-71437959857242542552014-06-20T05:31:00.002-07:002014-06-20T05:34:48.504-07:00Vintage Glam Living Room<div style="text-align: center;">
I know I keep saying it.....but I really mean it -- I get to work with some fabulous clients! I truly enjoyed getting to know these homeowners and am excited to share this makeover.</div>
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My client wanted an update to his living room area. He takes care of his mother at home and was looking for a room for both of them.</div>
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I was immediately inspired by the gorgeous photos he had enlarged at Stubblefield Photo. These gorgeous pieces of art are of my client's mother and family, providing nostalgia for both my client and his mother, allowing her to remember people in her past when the present is difficult to remember for her.</div>
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I couldn't wait to get them up!</div>
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The decor of the room was inspired by the photos - vintage, glamorous. We painted the walls a french grey and added accents of black and light blue taken from the shading in the largest photo. Reflective surfaces throughout the space give sparkle -- on the walls and the media cabinet.</div>
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Time for an update:</div>
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Gorgeous photos intermixed with black-framed mirrors fill the walls and comfortable seating allows for guests too. Lamps with black shades add to the glamour and a globe on the console behind the sofa was added for the well-traveled homeowner.</div>
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A beautiful secretary already in the room got a new upholstered chair with grey piping to match the sofa.</div>
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To provide ample seating and a special spot for his mom to sit at the
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A dramatic transformation!</div>
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Another amazing vintage photo of my client's family hangs in the entry.</div>
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It was a pleasure getting to know this mother and son and such a thrill to see them pleased and excited about their new space!</div>
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Amihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03840414235914976065noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6024964446107325160.post-6247344879470609462014-06-16T06:02:00.001-07:002014-06-16T06:02:35.689-07:00Blank BedroomMy clients had very little furniture in their master bedroom. We started with a mattress and sidetables from the spare bedroom:<br />
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No furniture to hold clothing!</div>
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New everything! Green and tan bedding, an upholstered headboard and matching storage bench at the foot of the bed, striped window treatments and beautiful lamps finish the room.</div>
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A new dresser for storage and capiz shell accessories on another wall.</div>
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Bookshelves for even more storage and a pretty pinstriped chair for relaxing on another wall.</div>
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Much more relaxing!</div>
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Amihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03840414235914976065noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6024964446107325160.post-56933758863837270722014-06-11T05:37:00.000-07:002014-06-11T05:37:08.489-07:00Blank SlateMy clients moved into a new home and brought very little furniture with them. When I came, this was their living room:<br />
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We chose a soothing green-blue accent to the neutral walls and chose furniture to seat the family of five and guests.</div>
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Family photos on the back wall personalize the space -- their two year old proudly showed me the photo of her "as a baby".</div>
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Much more comfortable now!</div>
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Amihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03840414235914976065noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6024964446107325160.post-60950168773868135862014-05-12T04:42:00.002-07:002014-05-12T04:45:59.821-07:00Decluttered Kitchen<div style="text-align: center;">
In helping my client with the move to her new home, it was important to consider the utility of each space specific to her and her family. The previous owners used the seating area in their kitchen as a lounge space with upholstered chairs and had a lot of clutter on the countertops.</div>
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With a family of 5, my client needed to use that space for a table. And despite the number of children, there is no clutter. Seriously. Everything has a home and gets put away.</div>
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The new lighting makes a big difference. We replaced the two pendants above the island for a more streamlined single fixture. Potlights in the seating area were changed to beautiful pendants above the table. A new soothing paint color on the walls and the island adds sophistication.<br />
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The windows are softened with simple linen panels we could use from my client's old home.</div>
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Much improved!</div>
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<br />Amihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03840414235914976065noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6024964446107325160.post-75235235673068526932014-05-08T11:14:00.001-07:002014-05-08T11:14:24.660-07:00Accessorizing!Ah, the entryway -- such a small place to make a first impression! It should reflect who lives in the house, but not be cluttered. It needs to be functional, but not too utilitarian.........<br />
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This family is way cooler than this entry indicates.</div>
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We gave the walls a new coat of grey paint and I went shopping.</div>
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Now it looks like:</div>
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